Arizona approves ZestyAI storm models amid rising weather losses

The Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions has approved the use of ZestyAI’s Severe Convective Storm suite, giving insurers access to property-level AI insights for underwriting and rating. The approval includes Z-HAIL, Z-WIND and Z- …

Most of Arizona still in drought despite improvement over past 3 months

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona remains drier than normal, even with rain falling over the past few months. The weekly report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 97% of Arizona in “moderate drought” or worse. However, when it comes to “extreme drought,” there …

Dutch Bros partnering with Make-A-Wish Arizona to raise money for wishes

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Giving back is as easy as buying a coffee or tea, and that’s what’s happening at a handful of Valley Dutch Bros locations. Make-A-Wish Arizona is partnering with the drive-thru coffee chain for “Buck For Kids Day." On Friday, July …

Colt Grill owners have initial court appearances Wednesday in Arizona; Foley restaurant remains closed

One of Foley’s newest curb appeal restoration projects now sits empty and closed downtown, the lights over the cow-patterned seats and self-serve sauce bar dimmed to dark. Colt Grill BBQ & Spirits closed around lunchtime Tuesday July 15, when federal …

Storm chances drop for the weekend in Arizona

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An unusual weather pattern has set up over the western third of the country for the middle of summer. A weak, yet persistent, area of low pressure is spinning mainly to the west of Arizona. That caps off temperatures from making any …

Arizona Humane Society seeing rise in violent animal cruelty cases

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Arizona Humane Society is asking for you to keep your eyes and ears open for any mistreatment toward animals after seeing a rise in violent animal cruelty cases. Because the animals suffering from these horrific crimes can’t speak …

Series Preview – St. Louis Cardinals at Arizona Diamondbacks – July 18 – 20

This guy is a pretty good player | Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesCardinals restart after the All-Star break with a trip to the desert Intro When these two teams faced each other in May, the Cardinals came in at 4 over and the Dbacks were 2 over. That series was …

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After Arizona run, Yorkville’s Michael Hilker gets taken by Minnesota Twins in 20th round of MLB draft

Yorkville graduate Michael Hilker was taking advantage of his surroundings Monday night, sitting on a bench overlooking a lake in Rhode Island. His host family provided that serene setting for Hilker, who’s pitching for the Ocean State Waves of the New …

Marist’s George Bilecki stars at Lewis, commits to Arizona State, then goes to San Diego Padres in MLB draft

For George Bilecki, the road to becoming an MLB draft pick was far from typical. Bilecki nearly gave up baseball after his high school career at Marist but landed in an NCAA Division II program at Lewis. Now, he hopes he has given hope to all the young …